Learn about the options for filing a charge of discrimination with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission investigates charges of discrimination in employment within the State of Ohio.A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Under Ohio law, for employment complaints, you must file your charge within 2 years of when the discrimination or harassment happened. Under both federal and Ohio law, you have the right to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. For more information, contact the Ohio Civil Rights Commission at 888-278-7101. Each state has passed laws and rules to protect your workplace rights: this page covers Ohio employment discrimination. Contact the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission has a free service to help employers and employees with discrimination complaints.